Goudsmit Neoflux SECC Series User manual

Version 4.4 –June 2018
User Manual
Neoflux® auto-cleaning Cleanflow magnet,
series SECC
Automatic cleaning Fe separator by permanent magnetic force
Suited for removal of ferromagnetic (like iron) parts out of powders and granulates.
Not suited products that have a bad flowing capacity.
The descriptions and pictures in this manual, used for explanation, may differ from your execution.
We have enclosed the as-built drawing of the delivered article.
GOUDSMIT Magnetic Systems B.V.
P.O. box 18 5580 AA Waalre
Petunialaan 19 5582 HA Waalre
The Netherlands
Tel.: (+31) (0)40 221 32 83
Internet: www.goudsmitmagnets.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Versions overview of standard manual
Version
Date
Description
1.0
11-1996
First saved version of this manual
2.0
01-2004
Complete renewed version
2.1
08-2007
1. Revision page added
2. Remarks regarding ATEX added (pages 7, 8, 9, 22 en 27)
3. Remarks regarding cleaning and greasing of magnet bars added.
2.2
01-2009
Chapter Troubleshooting changed to Malfunctions/Service
3.0
08-2009
Specification sheet and declaration by the manufacturer separated from manual
3.1
04-2011
1. LOGO parameter adjustment explanation changed to newest LOGO execution
2. Explanation added of how to copy LOGO program from LOGO to Eprom (p.25)
4.0
07-2012
Atex remarks added
4.1
11-2012
Remarks on grounding of tubes added
4.2
06-2014
Description ATEX ambient temperature range Ta added
4.3
04-2018
ATEX Gas markings added
4.4
06-2018
Further information added for the extension of the ATEX for Gas environment

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Introduction
Read this manual and make sure that you fully
understand its contents before commissioning and
operating the machine.
If you have any queries or require further explanation
regarding any subject related to the machine, please
do not hesitate to contact GOUDSMIT Magnetic
Systems B.V.
All technical information contained in this manual,
together with any relevant drawings and technical
descriptions we supply, remain our property. It may
not be duplicated or disclosed without our prior written
permission.
The user manual can be ordered together with the
device description and/or the article number as well as
the order number (ORxxxxxx).
•This manual and the declaration by the manufacturer are part of the machine.
•They must remain with the machine, even if it is sold.
•The manual must be made available to all operators, service technicians, and
others who work with the machine throughout its life cycle.

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List of contents
Versions overview of standard manual.....................................................................................................................................2
Foreword..................................................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
List of contents ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
General.....................................................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
This Manual....................................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Ferromagnetism..............................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Conditions of supply and guarantee................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Delivery...........................................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
General ....................................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Identification plate ....................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
ATEX Markings (if applicable) ..................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
ATEX explosive zone measures...............................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Safety.......................................................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
General...........................................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Danger of gas and dust explosions.................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Danger of magnetic field.................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Danger of high voltage....................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Device description....................................................................................................................................................................13
Intended use / user indications.............................................................................................................................................13
Deliverable specials..............................................................................................................................................................14
Working principle..................................................................................................................................................................15
Automatic Fe disposal....................................................................................................................................................16
Construction .........................................................................................................................................................................18
Pneumatic parts .............................................................................................................................................................19
Installation.................................................................................................................................................................................20
Transport and placing procedures........................................................................................................................................20
Magnet bar protection...........................................................................................................................................................21
Pneumatic connections.........................................................................................................................................................22
Electrical connections general........................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Electrical connections & EX......................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Gaskets / grounding..............................................................................................................................................................23
Siemens LOGO! ...................................................................................................................................................................24
Connecting the LOGO!...................................................................................................................................................24
Standard LOGO! program..............................................................................................................................................25
Changing the Fe disposal interval time in LOGO!...........................................................................................................25
Saving the new interval times from the LOGO! to the eprom..........................................................................................27
Startup .......................................................................................................................................................................................28
Checks before and during start-up........................................................................................................................................28
Maintenance............................................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Magnet bars..........................................................................................................................................................................29
Magnet bar tubes ...........................................................................................................................................................30
Exchange / revise magnet bars......................................................................................................................................30
Cleaning & ATEX..................................................................................................................................................................30
Malfunctions/Service................................................................................................................................................................31
Spare parts..............................................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Storage and Dismantling........................................................................................................Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.

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General
This manual contains information for the correct operation and maintenance of your device. It also
contains instructions for avoiding possible injury and serious damage and it allows a safe and as
trouble-free functioning of the product as possible. Read this manual thoroughly before putting the
device into operation, familiarise yourself with the operation and control of the device and follow all
instructions precisely.
•The data published in this manual is based on the available information at the time of delivery.
This is issued subject to later amendment.
•We retain the right to amend or modify the construction and/or model of our products at any time
whatsoever without any obligation to modify any previously supplied products accordingly.
Ferromagnetism
The working principle of the device rests on (Ferro)magnetism.
Ferromagnetism is the basic mechanism by which certain materials such as iron cobalt and nickel can
get magnetized when exposed to an externally applied magnetic field. Materials that remain magnetized
after the external magnetic field is removed, are called permanent magnets. Most magnetic materials
lose their magnetism after the external magnetic field is removed. Most alloys of iron, cobalt and nickel
are magnetic. However, some stainless steel alloys like AISI304 or AISI316 are only slightly magnetic.
Because in most cases it will be Fe parts that will be Ferro-magnetically influenced, we will use the term
‘Fe’ in this user manual when we mean ferromagnetic material

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Conditions of supply and guarantee
The conditions of supply are the “General Conditions for the supply and erection of mechanical,
electrical and electronic products” (SE01), published by Orgalime, in Brussels.
These conditions can also- if desired –be requested by writing to Goudsmit Magnetic Systems B.V., as
also mentioned in our written quotation.
The guarantee prescriptions are mentioned in these conditions.
The guarantee on your equipment will be void if:
˗Service and maintenance are not performed in accordance with the instruction manual or by
servicemen who are not especially trained to do the work. We strongly recommend that specific
magnetic service and maintenance be carried out by Goudsmit personnel).
˗Modifications are made to the equipment without our prior written permission.
˗Non-original parts or non 100% exchangeable parts are used.
˗Lubrication products other than those prescribed are used.
˗The equipment is used injudiciously, incorrectly, negligently or not in accordance with its intent
and/or purpose (see chapter “Intended use / user instructions”).
All parts that are subject to wear are excluded from the guarantee.
Remaining remarks / warnings
•Use the device only for the application for which it has been designed (see chapter “Intended use /
user instructions”).
•Use the device only when it is in technically perfect condition, and ensure that all protective hoods
or inspection covers, including all safety circuits, have been fitted and installed in the correct
manner.
•Ensure that device maintenance is appropriate and in accordance with the instructions provided in
this user manual.
•Any eventual faults, in particular those that may influence safety, should be attended to immediately
and remedied before renewed operation. Should you, after estimating the risks of an unsolved fault,
still think it is safe to keep the device into operation, then warn the operators and maintenance staff
of these faults and the danger(s) caused by these faults.

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Delivery
General
Check the shipment immediately on delivery for:
˗Possible damage and/or shortcomings as a result of transport. If so, ask the transporter to draw up
a transport damage report.
˗Completeness of the delivery/deliveries, the absence of anything (additionally) ordered.
Always immediately contact GOUDSMIT magnetic systems in the event of any damage
and/or mistaken delivery.
Identification plate
On the device you will find an identification plate as pictured below. Information on this plate is of
great importance in case of service. That is why we advise to maintain this plate on the device at all
times. Ensure that it is always legible by cleaning regularly.
Product key: xxxx-x-xxxx-x-xx-xx-xx
Part no.:
Serial no.:
0344
www.goudsmitmagnets.com
Weight:
Year:
II 1/2D c Txxx°C Da/Db [ATEX cert. no.]
Don’t forget to make note of both the Serial Number and the Item number in case of
breakdowns or delivery of spare parts.
If your identification plate is damaged, contact us and we will send you a replacement
Ex-marking (when ordered)
ATEX certificate number

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ATEX Markings (if applicable)
When the equipment is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX) the type plate will
feature an Ex Marking specifying the environment for which the equipment is suitable (gas or dust), the
specific device category and other criteria that the equipment satisfies.
•Ex marking example dust: II 1/2D Ex h T105°C Da/Db
•Ex marking example gas: II 1/2G Ex h IIB T4 Ga/Gb
Explanation:
II explosion group (I is underground mining, II is other)
G/D Type of ATEX environment G(as) or D(ust)
1/2D Equipment Category (Ignition protection level: 1=very high, 2=high, 3 = normal)
or 1/2G
[inside device / outside device]
h Type of Ex protection
c = constructional safety
t = protection by enclosure
h = non-electrical equipment (protection method not specified further)
T105°C Maximum surface temperature for dust atmosphere
T4 Temperature class for gas atmosphere
IIB Gas group where the equipment is suitable for
Da/Db Equipment Protection Level (EPL).
or Ga/Gb
[Da inside device / Db outside device]
Ta Ambient temperature range; only displayed when the range deviates
from the standard temperature range for ATEX of -20 … +40°C
If the device is externally certified, then the ATEX certificate number is added to the type plate. Next to
the CE mark the identification number of the Notified Body that certified our ATEX quality assurance
system is displayed.
Dust
Gas
Equipment
category
1D
2D
3D
1G
2G
3G
Suited for ATEX
zone(s)
20 (21 & 22)
21 (22)
22
0 (1 & 2)
1(2)
2
Dust
Gas
EPL
Da
Db
Dc
Ga
Gb
Gc
Suited for ATEX
zone(s)
20 (21 & 22)
21 (22)
22
0 (1 & 2)
1(2)
2

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In case the equipment contains no ‘own ignition sources’ and therefore is not under scope of the ATEX
Directive, then the equipment will not get an EX marking and wil be supplied with a Statement of
Exclusion, in which this is stated and also the EX zones are listed in which it can be safely used.
ATEX explosive zone measures
•If the device has been ordered for use in a potentially explosive area, make sure that no higher
surface temperature arises then permitted by ATEX.
•The product temperature may not exceed 60°C.
•For ATEX Dust environment:
oThe ignition temperature of the dust must be greater than 157°C.
oThe smouldering temperature of a dust layer must be higher than 180°C.
oNo dust layers thicker than 5 mm may accumulate on the equipment.
•For ATEX Gas environment:
oThe occurring gasses or vapours must be in temperature class T4, T3, T2 or T1.
oThe occurring gasses must have an ignition temperature higher than 150°C.
The ATEX marking on the Goudsmit identification plate only applies to the product produced by
Goudsmit Magnetics.
•The ATEX certified magnetic device requires additional purchase parts to be certified to the ATEX
Directive. This includes control units, connection box(es), switch(es), sensor(s) and pneumatic
parts, etc. Make sure that these are fitted by qualified personnel!
•If the device is placed in storage or has a longer standstill, make sure the device is emptied and
cleaned.
•The device must be grounded. The electrical resistance to earth must be below 1 MΩ. If a gasket is
used between the device and the larger installation, provide a means for equalization of potential
electrostatic charges with a minimum electrical resistance to the installation of 25 Ω.
This can be done by applying a braided bonding cable or other means.
•No paint or coatings may be applied on the inner surface of the product chute.
•On the outside of the equipment no insulating paints or coatings may be applied with a thickness
exceeding 2 mm.
•All screw connections inside the device must be secured against loosening.
The ATEX purchase parts are provided with their own ATEX markings.
Make sure no particles > 10 mm are present in the product flow. These can damage
the magnet or extractor bars or cause impact sparks.
If necessary install a mechanical filter (sieve) before the separating equipment!

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Safety
Regularly check that all warning pictograms are still present and legible, and clean if necessary.
Make sure that new pictograms are applied at their correct locations if they have been lost or
damaged.
General
The device is provided with safeguards where necessary. Make sure every person who comes in contact
with the device, wears adequate personal protection (overalls, safety glasses, hearing protectors, helmet,
steel-toed safety shoes etc.).
Areas of the device considered dangerous are marked with warning pictograms.
If the device remains easily accessible to persons, then extra safety precautions (e.g. fencing) must be
installed. When safeguards are not possible, make sure clear instructions are given to people using the
device.
Danger of gas and dust explosions
If this device is made according to ATEX category 1/2D or 1/2G (acc. to ATEX equipment directive
2014/34/EU) it can be used in the corresponding zones. See the chapters about ATEX markings and
measures for details. The Ex category is then indicated on the identification plate.
Make sure that the equipment is suited for the correct ATEX environment (gas or dust) and has
the right equipment category for your application.
Danger –gas or dust explosion!
Also check if the identification plates of mounted parts show the correct Ex-category for the Ex
zone in which the device will be used.
!

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Danger of magnetic field
The magnets generate a powerful magnetic field that strongly attracts ferromagnetic (Fe) materials.
Always take into account that these materials may suddenly be drawn towards the magnet, very
powerfully. This applies to steel workbenches and steel tools, but also to Ferromagnetic materials
carried on your person, such as coins in your wallet or your keys. Make use of non-magnetic tools and
workbenches fitted with a wooden worktop and preferably a non-Fe frame (for instance stainless steel).
Always be aware that Ferromagnetic parts will be attracted -- even personal items - if you are
closer than 0.3 meter to a magnet.
Danger - strong magnetic field!
People fitted with pacemakers should on no account enter the magnetic field
(within a radius of 1 meter).
Prohibited for people with pacemakers!
Credit cards, chip cards, computer disks/tapes, computer screens, watches,
etc. may be damaged or destroyed if they enter the magnetic field (within a radius of 0.5 meter).
Danger for magnetic cards!
!
!
!

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Danger of high voltage
When installing and electrically connecting the device, make sure the activities are performed by qualified
personnel.
Switch off the electrical power supply before performing activities to the device!
Danger –Risk of an electric shock!
Always use the main power switch (on the control box) to switch off the installation in the event of a
dangerous situation.
Do not restore power until the dangerous situation has been resolved!
!

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Device description
Intended use / user indications
Material stream
The Neoflux® auto-cleaning cleanflow magnet SECC is suited for separation of ferromagnetic (Fe) parts
out of free flowing powder and granular material, grain size up to 10 mm, such as flour, sugar, coffee
beans, plastics, ceramics, etc.
Not suited for: (moist) material streams that are sticky and/or badly flowing
Abrasive materials speed up the wear of the magnet bar tubes and other parts, such as sealings
between product channel and Fe disposal side parts.
Fe part size
Suited for material streams with Fe particles of 30µm and larger, depending on magnet strength quality.
See product specs in the appendices for exact Fe parts size specification.
Product should be free of Fe part size and weight that can cause damage to the magnet bar tubes.
Mechanical or other sieving of larger parts is advised.
Foreign part size
Foreign part (like other metals) size that can cause damage to the magnet bar tubes have to be filtered
out.
Mechanical or other sieving is advised.
Temperatures
Suited for material stream temperatures of -20 °C to +60 °C or more, depending on used magnet type,
and for surrounding temperatures of -20°C to +40°C.
For exact values see specific article specification sheet
The magnet is to be protected against higher temperatures than prescribed, because the magnet might
lose magnetic force permanently when exposed to high temperatures
Air pressure
The (relative) over-pressure in the product channel has to be under 0.2 bar.
The (relative) under-pressure in the product channel has to be under 0.5 bar.
Free space
Make sure that there is approximately 1 meter of free space around the SECC clean flow magnet device
to perform and ease the inspection and maintenance operation. At one head side, this should be at
least 1 magnet bar length, because of possible exchange of magnet bars.
Noise level
The noise level of the device is less than 70 dB at delivery. Should it become higher, then the device
has to be immediately checked on a failure, a breakdown or severe wear.
* ferromagnetic: see chapter GENERAL/Ferromagnetism

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Vibrations
The magnet is to be protected against strong external vibrations, because the magnet might lose
magnetic force permanently and or the brittle ceramic magnet material might break.
The only vibrations caused by the clean flow magnet SECC are forced by the moving magnet bars. The
product channel in which it is placed has to be stiff enough to damp out the (relatively small) forces of
the moving magnet bars.
Cleaning
Minimum 2x per day (more often when lots of Fe is in the product flow en less when proven possible)
cleaning (Fe disposal) of the device is advised for an optimal magnetic separation, and to prevent for Fe
accumulation on the magnet bar tubes and the problems that can be caused by that. Clean magnets
have the best Fe separation result. So, make sure to clean a little more than assumed necessary, to
achieve a satisfactory result of the clean flow magnet device.
For dirt cleaning: see chapter Maintenance
Deliverable specials
Higher product temperatures
For high product temperatures there is the possibility of using other magnet material than the standard
Neoflux® magnets. See product specs in the appendices.
Abrasive products
If you have an abrasive product, we can supply the magnet bars and /or inside housing with a protective
coating, like for instance a tungsten carbide coating.
Use in FOOD product flows
The SECC can be adapted so that it can be used in your specific food stream. It’s standard execution
already has little gaps or dead spots in the, already complete SS AISI304, product channel. The product
channel (or even complete housing + magnet bars) can be delivered in gap-free SS AISI304 or AISI316,
or in combination with other –for instance prescribed or delivered by customer –food improved
materials. Surface treatments like electrolytic polishing, staining, etc. are naturally possible.
ATEX
IF components are built on or built in to the Atex approved magnetic device, by the customer or third
party, this can void Atex suitability.
It is the responsibility of the customer to take the right precautions for use in an Atex zone, like regular
cleaning to prevent for thick accumulating dust layers, and suitable grounding measures.
Read this manual thoroughly for all ATEX measures.
If you desire an ATEX declaration with the device, it has to be especially ordered. An additional
cost will be charged!

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Working principle
Drawing: SECC 3+4 magnet bars
•The SECC continuous cleaning cleanflow magnet is designed for separating ferromagnetic* parts
out of a vertical product flow in a pipe line, without having to interrupt the product flow the
magnets always remain in the product channel.
•The magnetic separation is achieved by 2 layers of Neoflux® magnet bars placed above each
other cascade-wise.
•Inside the bars there is a magnet package that cannot move and will thus always stay in the product
channel. A SS tube can be moved over the magnet package to the left or right by air pressure to
move out the caught Fe parts at fixed intervals.
•The Fe parts will be attracted by the magnets, get caught and stick onto the Stainless Steel (SS)
tubes, while the cleaned product flows further.
•Product will fall through the product channel, passing minimum 1 magnet bar.
•The separated Fe parts will remain on the bars until they will be cleaned of Fe parts via the Fe-
disposal chutes (Fe out).
•The cleaning of Fe parts is achieved by moving the magnet bar tubes to the left or right into the Fe
disposal chutes (the magnets stay in the product channel!). In the Fe disposal chutes there are no
magnets inside the tubes anymore, so the Fe parts will no longer be magnetically attracted and thus
fall off and leave the device via “Fe out” chutes.
•The scraper rings on the tubes will force the Fe parts to move with the tube, into the Fe disposal
chute. The scraper rings also protect the Fe parts from all clinging onto another and so creating a
worse loosening in the Fe disposal chute.
•Cleaning of caught Fe parts will automatically take place every x minutes / hours (adjustable),
controlled by the control unit on the device. If the 2 magnet layers are moved separately, then there
is x/2 minutes time difference (adjustable) between the cleaning of the upper and lower layer.
•Status report is optional when Siemens LOGO! control unit is ordered. This is achieved by sensoring
the end positions of the magnet bars and so concluding whether the magnet bars still move correctly
to the Fe disposal cutes. The status reports can also be sent directly to central control.
Unfortunately, product that sticks onto and in-between the Fe particles, will also fall off with the falling
Fe parts, and will thus cause a slight product “loss”.
*ferromagnetic: see chapter General/Ferromagnetism
Fe out
Fe out
SS extractor
tube with
scraper rings
Control side
Window side
Magnet bar
Product out
Section X-X
Control box
Product In

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Automatic Fe disposal
The cleanflow SECC is executed with a local control unit, with a Siemens LOGO! logic Module for
controlling the magnet bar movements.
Photo: standard control unit Photo: Ex control + work switch + status report
•The logic program provides an automatic Fe disposal cycle:
•Starting the program can be achieved by supplying power to the LOGO! control unit, stopping by
ceasing power supply. An ON/OFF push button or work switch can be used locally for this purpose.
•Every X hours (cycle time depends on Fe contamination) the magnet bar tubes have to be moved
towards the left or right (standard setting = 4 hours).
•The caught Fe parts will then be moved along with the magnet bar tubes, into the Fe disposal parts
= out of the product channel. Here it will automatically fall off, as they are out of the magnetic field
and thus no longer attracted by it.
•The purpose of the Fe disposal cycle is thus to dispose the separated Fe particles outside the
product channel.
Below are 2 drawings of the website video are printed.
Drawing: product (green) with Fe parts (blue) Drawing: Fe disposal in right disposal chute
Air preparation unit
Solenoid
STATUS OK lamp
FAILURE lamp
Product with metal
Product with metal
Fe reject
Fe reject
Cleaned product
Cleaned product
Fe reject
Fe reject

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The Fe disposal cycle of the SECC is automatic and continuous. This means the product flow needs
never to be stopped, because the magnets at all times remain inside the product channel to actuate their
magnetic separation function!
Advantages automatic continuous Fe disposal:
During the Fe disposal cycle it is not needed to interrupt the product flow
Because of this you can easily more often perform a Fe disposal cycle, which is better for the
magnetic separation of Fe parts, because a clean magnet bar functions better than a
contaminated one.
Disadvantages automatic continuous cleaning:
Not completely dust-tight product channel. Some product loss from flowing product is inevitable,
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Construction
Photo: continuous cleaning Cleanflow SECC 2+3 bars
•The SECC has 2 layers of Neoflux® magnet bars; upper layer has 1 bar more than the lower
layer, numbers depends on inlet size.
•The bars are pneumatically actuated cylinders, with a magnet package on the cylinder rod.
Outside, the bars have a thin-walled (0.8 mm) SS magnet bar tube.
•Every magnet bar is mounted in 2 aluminium flanges, which are fixed at both head sides of the
housing. In each flange the air connection is mounted, for the actuation of the magnet bar.
•In each Fe outlet channel and sometimes in the product channel, an inspection / maintenance
hatch is placed. Through these one can check the magnet bar movements, but they are also useful
when a magnet bar has to be taken out, and during maintenance actions.
•The product chute is executed with flanges for mounting the in and outlet pipes.
•The Fe outlet chutes are executed with flanges for mounting the Fe outlet pipes
•At the non-inspection side the Siemens LOGO!, including the air preparation unit and
2pneumatic solenoids are mounted: The air goes from the air preparation unit to the solenoids
and then to the magnet bars.
Fe outlet 1
Magnet bar tube + Scraper
rings Top layer
Inspection hatch
Piston rod
Air connection
Product channel
Fe outlet 2
Aluminium end
flange
Bottom
layer

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Pneumatic parts
•The 2 solenoids for actuating the magnet bars (1 solenoid per layer), are placed in or near the
LOGO! module on the control plate.
•The air preparation unit is also placed on the control plate and exists of subsequently:
oOn/off valve –can be locked by padlock –releases air pressure when closed;
oRegulator;
oMicro-filter.
Air preparation unit
1
On/off valve
2
Regulator
3
Micro-filter

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Installation
Transport and placing procedures
•The device is delivered in a wooden crate. Bolt a lifting lug to each of the 4 corners of the magnet
housing flange for stable transport process. Keep each corner on the same level for proper
alignment before installation.
•Use proper lifting devices that suit the device’s weight. Keep the centre of gravity in consideration.
This may be not in the middle of the device!
•Work safely: create enough work space, use proper scaffoldings, ladders and lifting devices that suit
with device’s weight.
•Bolt the flanges of the device securely to the inlet and outlet flange of your product channel. This
also applies to the Fe contaminant outlet of your installation, if applicable. Improper alignment and
loose assembly may cause leakage of raw product. Thereby ensure that the device is earthed.
•Check that all the screw connections inside the device are secured against loosening.
•Ensure that the channels are strong enough to support the weight of the clean flow magnet and raw
product in it. If these are not strong enough, then one should make sure that they are made strong
enough before further installation.
•It is best to install the clean flow magnet in a well reachable height to the operators. A good height
eases all operation, inspection and maintenance work.
•Avoid any impact during transport to prevent damage, especially to the magnet bar tubes. Damage
to the tubes can cause magnets to “stick” in the surrounding tubes.
•Clear the area under the magnet during transport.
•Ensure that the product entering the drum magnet, does not fall from a greater height than 10
meters. This is especially applicable in an EX zone !
•Test that all the magnet tubes inside the device are grounded
•Clean the interior and exterior thoroughly before putting into operation.
Read the weight of the clean flow magnet on the identification plate.